13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life
Synopsis
A portrait of alienation is sketched out, focusing on a young art student who passively, but consciously, rejects responsibility for the political storms swirling about her. The epitome of bourgeois mentality, she insists she is, or at least will be, an artist. She says, all she is responsible for is “art”—though she admits she cannot tell you what it is. Beginning with TV images from Viet Nam being turned off, the film ends with the 13th fragment, TV images of Viet Nam being turned on again. We are bracketed by history, like it or not. (Jon Jost)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Jost
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Jost
- Original Title
- 13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Jon Jost
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Jost
Writer
Jon Jost
Producer
Jon Jost
Director
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What is 13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life about?
A portrait of alienation is sketched out, focusing on a young art student who passively, but consciously, rejects responsibility for the political storms swirling about her. The epitome of bourgeois mentality, she insists she is, or at least will be, an artist. She says, all she is responsible for is “art”—though she admits she cannot tell you what it is. Beginning with TV images from Viet Nam being turned off, the film ends with the 13th fragment, TV images of Viet Nam being turned on again. We are bracketed by history, like it or not. (Jon Jost)
Who directed 13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life?
13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life was directed by Jon Jost.
Who stars in 13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life?
The principal cast of 13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life includes Not specified.
When was 13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life released and how long is it?
13 Fragments & 3 Narratives from Life was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 21m.